EBI has joined a coalition of 31 leading European business associations aiming to promote open trade policy, essential for enhancing the EU's competitiveness and economic resilience.

The Joint Declaration underscores the vital role of trade in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening resilience against global challenges. Trade openness directly supports one in five EU jobs and benefits consumers by expanding choices. To achieve these goals, the coalition is calling for new and renewed trade agreements to open and diversify markets. The Joint Declaration emphasise the importance of appointing a dedicated Commissioner for Trade to ensure focused leadership and strategic direction.

Moreover, the coalition advocates for continued support of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and maintaining a rules-based international trade environment. Enhanced collaboration with third-country partners and stronger trade diplomacy are also highlighted as crucial components of a successful EU trade policy.

EBI's involvement in this coalition highlights our commitment to ensuring that the interests of the boating industry are represented in these critical discussions. The coalition's position paper further details strategies for achieving these goals and reinforces the necessity of maintaining an open and dynamic trade policy.

Read the Joint Declaration here.